The 5G rollout and the expansion of fixed and mobile networks generate many pieces of equipment replaced before the end of their service life. These include base stations, radio equipment, transmission systems linking sites, as well as routers and network equipment routing data. Processing units, synchronization systems and monitoring devices are also found. These replacements mainly result from the evolution of standards, increased traffic, site modernization, or the retirement of certain network generations.
- Gold
- Silver
- Copper
- Palladium
The electronic equipment we recover.
RF boards & amplification modules
From 4G and 5G base stations, these radio-frequency boards carry an exceptional density of noble metals. Gold-plated SMA and N connectors, palladium-loaded ceramic substrates and copper-shielded enclosures make up the most valuable fraction of the telecom flow.
Switches, core routers & OLTs
High-capacity routing equipment, fiber OLTs, DSLAMs and data-center switches. High density of BGA components, DDR memory and SFP/QSFP optical modules — all sub-assemblies with strong material-recovery potential.
Telephony boards & DECT handsets
Motherboards from desk phones, IP phones and DECT base stations deployed across office estates. Small form factors with very high density, where every micro-USB connector, micro-SIM slot and LCD screen is sorted to maximize recovery.
Recovering telecom equipment
Racks, chassis and transmission equipment are dismantled: network and telecom boards are removed and classified separately, while cables and metal structures join the matching material flows.